Heisman dark horses: Six talents ready to burst on the scene in 2026

June 27, 2026

By Brad Crawford, CBS Sports: Every offseason, the Heisman conversation begins with the usual suspects — star quarterbacks from championship contenders, household names from the SEC and Big Ten and players already plastered across preseason watch lists. History, however, tells us that the race rarely unfolds as expected.

A breakout season, surprise playoff run or unexpected rise to national prominence can quickly transform a long shot into a legitimate contender.

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2026 Heisman dark horses: Keelon Russell, Malachi Toney among 6 long shots who could end up in New York

Every Heisman race starts with the usual favorites, but history shows the winner often comes from the shadows. Five of the last 10 entered the season at 35/1 or longer, and this year's field is loaded with breakout stars ready for the national spotlight

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